Coast & countryside

Costa Brava & Empordà

Rugged cliffs, pine-fringed beaches and whitewashed fishing villages — with the vineyards and stone towns of the Empordà behind.

The coastline that inspired Dalí, and the countryside behind it: two to five nights here turn a city break into a Mediterranean journey.

From Barcelona
1 h 30 – 2 h 15 by private transfer
Best for
Sea, wine, art, nature, cycling and relaxation
Ideal stay
2 – 5 nights
Season
May – October
Places we love
Cadaqués
i.

Cadaqués

The whitewashed village at the end of the road, and Dalí’s house in Portlligat next door.

Empúries
ii.

Empúries

Greek and Roman ruins overlooking the Mediterranean, with the beach just below.

Calella de Palafrugell & Begur
iii.

Calella de Palafrugell & Begur

Calella’s fishing boats and seafront arches, Begur’s hilltop castle and the beaches below.

The coast, by sea
iv.

The coast, by sea

Quiet beaches, sheltered bays and a different view of the cliffs — the reason to keep a full day free.

When to go